Receivers & Amplifiers

If our judgment were based purely on how big and spacious an AV receiver sounds, the Yamaha RX-A3040 would take the five stars easily. It’s a powerful beast, but is let down by not delivering the subtlest, punchiest and most captivating performance...

8 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

Delivering excitement, detail and precision, the Yamaha RX-A1020 is a brilliantly capable all-rounder

16 expert reviews | 37 user reviews

Some products are impressive from the moment they’re powered up. The irDAC is one of those – the way it sucks you in and encourages to keep listening is a rare talent and one you can’t afford to ignore.

5 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

In a crowded market, this Fiio stands out - despite its over-firm grip on your music, the Q5 is worth an audition

2 expert reviews

An outstanding Dolby Atmos-equipped AV receiver that justifies its price with a killer feature list and enthralling sound quality.

5 expert reviews | 31 user reviews

Best music system £400-£800, Awards 2015. Overall this is a terrific streaming system. It’s more than good enough to give Marantz’s Melody Media M-CR610 a real fright when it comes to sound quality

11 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

When you get right down to it, the Onkyo TX-RZ900 AV receiver isn't right for everyone. If you're looking for a simple plug-and-play solution, this ain't it, even compared with other AV receivers on the market. Its connectivity is so plentiful as to be...

5 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

Had this a while now and it's never let me down. Paired with two little Q-Acoustics, a wireless Wx-030 and an old Yamaha powered sub it's like a disco in here some nights! MusicCast is under-rated and this hardware is built like a tank.

3 expert reviews | 235 user reviews

This large, lush-sounding AV receiver immerses you deep in the action

12 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

Completing the line-up is a USB port for the supplied wireless LAN adapter and a port for the asynchronous USB-DAC, which lets you directly connect a PC or Mac and play high-resolution music up to 192kHz/32-bit. It’s unique to this receiver and clear...

12 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-V479 delivers superb sound quality and a long list of must-have features, making it our favorite receiver in this price range.

4 expert reviews | 211 user reviews

Yamaha’s RX-V683 is a versatile, feature packed receiver offering everything you need to power your Dolby Atmos system, all at a seriously accessible price.

3 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

Full 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos processing, nine channels of amplification, networking, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and an Auro-3D upgrade to boot. Denon's AVR-X5200W has certainly been an exciting AV receiver to live with. And excitement... well,...

7 expert reviews | 40 user reviews

Yet another strong contender from Yamaha, the RX-V681 combines a bevy of gotta-have features with seriously potent sound quality.

3 expert reviews | 67 user reviews

As long as you take care with speaker matching, the Pioneer SC-LX86 will be hugely rewarding. Yes, it’s feature-packed, but the fact that it’s an engaging listen will keep you coming back for more. This machine’s a serious force in the world of home...

9 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

Definitely and given the irresistible combination of performance, design and features, we would say that you simply won't find better at this price. The Marantz SR7009 combines an attractive design with a decent level of build quality. It also includes...

5 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

When we get information about a new receiver, we're often hesitant. We know the manufacturer is going to try to impress us and consumers. Many times they do but sometimes they don't. The Onkyo TX-NR809 surely is an impressive receiver for the price....

16 expert reviews | 454 user reviews

The £500 AVR market is more competitive than the final stages of The Great British Bake-Off. These days, it's no good simply offering multichannel decoding and amplification with the odd DSP mode and a raft of HDMI sockets. No: you have to spread the...

9 expert reviews | 44 user reviews

Nine pairs of plastic speaker binding posts allow you to hook up front, centre, surround, surround back and front height/width speakers, although with seven channels you can’t have surround back and front height at the same time.

12 expert reviews | 105 user reviews

The Yamaha RX-V573 is a serviceable 7.1 AV receiver, but with only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value.

13 expert reviews | 192 user reviews

The Mojo delivers much of the sound of the £1400 Hugo at a fraction of the price

5 expert reviews

That apart, we can’t stop praising the SC-LX88. It strikes a mature balance between subtlety and power, and offers a wealth of features that blow away the competition. It has a captivating sound that will keep you entertained for hours.

7 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

TiVo's latest is the best over-the-air DVR ever made, but the $15 monthly service fee (combined with the lack of a Lifetime Service option) means you're trading a low upfront price for some high long-term costs.

7 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

An endlessly entertaining receiver that’s full of character

6 expert reviews | 476 user reviews

Also on the back are eleven sturdy binding posts. These include terminals for the front, centre, surround and surround back channels, as well as front wide and front height channels for the built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Audyssey DSX and DTS Neo:X...

14 expert reviews | 274 user reviews